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[quote user="ndbprr"]That would be great if soembody would do that along with every other federal program.  They are all bloated and top heavy with patronage management.  Beside the miltary I defy anyone to name one government program that does agood job or doesn't cost far more than projected or budgeted.  As Ronald Reagen said, "The words that strike fear in most peoples hearts are I'm from the government and I am here to help".  There is nothing that a profit making company can not do cheaper or better than the government but the caveat is it has to be profitable so fares may go up but it would  still be better for the taxpayer.[/quote]Some government agencies are poorly managed.  But others are managed very well as per  objective assessments by the GAO, as well as operational assessments performed by independent auditors and consultants.I have had experience with the FAA (general aviation), IRS, and Social Security Administration.  All of them performed as well as if not better than private industry.  They make mistakes, to be sure, but I don't know any person or organization that does not do likewise.As stated by others, the President can recommend legislation.  And he can veto it.  But he does not have the power to terminate Amtrak.  However, he can appoint members of the Amtrak Board of Directors.  And through these appointments he can influence the future course for Amtrak.  He also appoints the Secretary of Transportation, who likewise can influence the course of transportation policy in the U.S., including the role for passenger trains.
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